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Name	Australian Shepherd	Australian Terrier	Havanese
Origins	United States	Australia	Cuba
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	137	23
Reviews	7	1	7
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese breeds.	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Aussie	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese? Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	10 inches (25.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$1500	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese?	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Australian Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which uses mouth most during play?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has fewer health issues?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most active?	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Merle	Tan Red Blue Sandy	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which drools least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Rough	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese? Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best with kids?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Australian Terrier or Havanese?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies, average 7	3-6 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Australian Terrier vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Australian Terrier, and Havanese. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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